Vein of Galen aneurysm in an adult: case report

Vein of Galen aneurysm is a rare pathology, representing less than 1% of intracranial vascular malformations. We report on a 65 years-old man who experienced a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Brain imaging showed a large calcified expanding mass in the pineal region, confirming the diagnosis of a vein of Galen aneurysm. Because of the spontaneous thrombosis of the malformation, there was no need for microsurgical or endovascular treatment and he is been regularly followed since that.

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Main Authors: Marques,Robinson M., Lobão,Carlos A.F., Sassaki,Viviane S., Aguiar,Luiz R.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 2006
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2006000500029
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